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Rachid — Propriétaire et rédacteur des itinéraires, Rachid Excursions
Rachid dirige Rachid Excursions depuis Marrakech et rédige les guides pratiques de ce site. Il répond directement aux demandes de réservation sur WhatsApp et par e-mail, et chaque itinéraire, prix, heure de prise en charge et prestation incluse publiés ici est reconfirmé par écrit pour chaque réservation, avant tout paiement.
Les sujets traités par Rachid
- Itinéraires sahariens de Marrakech à Merzouga et à Zagora par le col du Tizi n'Tichka
- Coût comparé des excursions à la journée partagées et privées au départ de Marrakech
- Vallées du Haut Atlas : Ourika, Imlil, Asni et le circuit des Trois Vallées
- Excursions à la journée vers Ouzoud et le Moyen Atlas
- Programmes en soirée dans le désert de pierre d'Agafay
- Transferts depuis l'aéroport Menara (RAK), y compris les arrivées de nuit et l'accès à la médina
Les justificatifs tels que le numéro de licence touristique, l'entité juridique enregistrée ou l'assureur ne sont pas publiés sur ce site tant que l'opérateur ne les a pas fournis. Demandez-les par écrit avant de payer une réservation.
Guides rédigés par Rachid
- Agafay Desert from Marrakech: is it worth visiting? The 2026 guide
Is the Agafay Desert worth visiting? Yes for a sunset 45 minutes from Marrakech, if you know it is stone, not dunes. What to do, when to go, what it costs.
Dernière relecture le 2026-10-07
- Is a hot air balloon in Marrakech worth it? What to expect, and what €100 covers
Is the Marrakech hot air balloon worth it? What you see from the Palmeraie, what the €100 covers, the 06:00 start, weather cancellations and who should skip it.
Dernière relecture le 2026-10-07
- Agafay Pool Day vs Sunset Dinner
Agafay pool day pass or sunset dinner? A daytime pool at a desert camp versus our €35 evening with quad, sunset camel ride, buffet dinner and fire show.
Dernière relecture le 2026-10-07
- Ourika Valley in Summer: Cool Mountain Escape from Marrakech
Why Ourika Valley is Marrakech's top summer escape. Weather, Setti Fatma waterfall hike, riverside lunch tables, and driving advice.
Dernière relecture le 2026-10-07
- Best day trips from Marrakech: 9 trips ranked and compared
Nine day trips from Marrakech ranked, from Ourika at €18 to the €100 balloon: pickup times, drive time each way, what you pay locally and who each trip suits.
Dernière relecture le 2026-10-07
- How to Choose a Marrakech Tour Operator: 7 Essential Verification Checks
What to get in writing before you book a Marrakech tour: total price, inclusions, pickup point, payment, cancellation terms and the operator's licence details.
Dernière relecture le 2026-10-05
- Marrakech Airport Transfer Price: Menara to Medina, Gueliz and Palmeraie
Private Menara airport transfer: €15 / MAD 150 per vehicle for 1–3 people, €25 / MAD 250 for 4–7. Journey time, flight delays, medina drop-off and booking.
Dernière relecture le 2026-10-05
- Chez Ali Fantasia vs Agafay Sunset Dinner: Which Marrakech Evening?
Chez Ali Fantasia from €55, 19:30 to midnight, or the €35 Agafay sunset quad, camel and dinner, 14:00 to 22:00? Prices, inclusions and who each one suits.
Dernière relecture le 2026-10-05
- How much does a Marrakech desert tour cost in 2026?
What desert tours from Marrakech cost in 2026: Zagora 2 days €60, Merzouga 3 days €70 / €95 / €120, private by quote, plus lunches, tips and other extras.
Dernière relecture le 2026-09-26
- Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip from Marrakech: Boat, Monkeys, Hike and Costs
Ouzoud's 110 m falls are about 150 km (3 hours) from Marrakech. How the day runs, the 20 MAD boat, the walk to the base, swimming, and shared vs private.
Dernière relecture le 2026-09-26
- Ourika Valley guide: the Setti Fatma waterfall walk, a sample day and what to pack
What an Ourika Valley day from Marrakech is like: the drive, the guided Setti Fatma waterfall walk, lunch costs, what to wear, and shared vs private.
Dernière relecture le 2026-09-15
- First Time on a Quad in Marrakech: Licence, Safety, Kids and What to Wear
First quad ride in Marrakech? No licence needed. What the safety briefing covers, whether children can ride, what to wear, and Palmeraie vs Agafay prices.
Dernière relecture le 2026-09-15
- Marrakech to the Sahara by road: the route, the days and what to expect
How the road from Marrakech to the Sahara works: the Tizi n'Tichka pass, Aït Ben Haddou, and what 2, 3 or 4 days to Zagora, Merzouga or Chegaga look like.
Dernière relecture le 2026-09-15
- Merzouga vs Zagora vs Chegaga — which Sahara is right for you?
The honest guide to Morocco's three main Sahara destinations — dune height, driving time, camp style, price and who each one suits.
Dernière relecture le 2026-09-14
- 3-day vs 4-day Sahara loop — which is worth the extra day?
What you actually get for the extra day on a Sahara loop from Marrakech — the case for 3 days, the case for 4, and who should book which.
Dernière relecture le 2026-09-14
- Ourika vs Ouzoud vs Essaouira: which Marrakech day trip?
Ourika (€18), Ouzoud (€23) or Essaouira (€20) from Marrakech? Compare drive time, time on site, walking, local costs, children and who each trip suits.
Dernière relecture le 2026-09-14
- Private vs shared desert tour from Marrakech: which should you book?
Private vs shared Sahara tours from Marrakech compared: price, comfort, stops, hotel pickup, camp quality, who each suits and hidden costs to avoid.
Dernière relecture le 2026-09-14
- What is included in a 3-day Merzouga tour: meals, camp tiers and extra costs
Exact inclusions, exclusions, meals, desert camp tiers, transport, and extra costs for a 3-day Marrakech to Merzouga Sahara tour.
Dernière relecture le 2026-09-14
- Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga: Route, Stops and Price
How to travel from Marrakech to Fes via the Merzouga Sahara desert in 3 days. Complete route breakdown, stops, luggage handling, and pricing.
Dernière relecture le 2026-09-14
- Best Day Trips from Marrakech for Families
Top child-friendly day trips from Marrakech: Ourika Valley, Ouzoud monkeys, Essaouira beach, and Palmeraie camel rides. Tips for travelling with kids.
Dernière relecture le 2026-09-14
- Marrakech Day Trips for Solo Female Travellers
Practical safety guide and recommendations for solo female travellers booking Marrakech day trips, desert tours, and private drivers.
Dernière relecture le 2026-09-14
- Marrakech day trips under €50: what's really included
Ourika €18, Essaouira €20, Ouzoud €23, Aït Ben Haddou €30: what each shared day trip includes, what you pay locally and a realistic total per person.
Dernière relecture le 2026-09-14
- Marrakech balloon flights: weather, cancellations and what happens next
Why Marrakech balloons fly at dawn in calm air, what a weather cancellation means (a free new date or a full refund) and what to confirm in writing first.
Dernière relecture le 2026-09-14
- Shared day trips from Marrakech for solo travellers
Yes, you can join a shared Marrakech day trip alone and pay per person. Prices, hotel pickup, long-day tips and the €70 Merzouga tier with a shared room.
Dernière relecture le 2026-09-14
- Real extra costs on Marrakech day trips: lunch, boats, entries and tips
What you pay locally on Marrakech day trips — lunch, the Ouzoud boat, kasbah tickets and tips — trip by trip from our tour pages, checked September 2026.
Dernière relecture le 2026-09-14
- Agafay or the Palmeraie: which quad and camel trip from Marrakech?
Agafay €35: 1 h quad, sunset camel ride, dinner and fire show. Palmeraie €30: 2 h quad or buggy and 1 h camel in about 4 hours. Which suits your day?
Dernière relecture le 2026-09-14
- Agafay vs Sahara: Which Desert Should You Visit from Marrakech?
Agafay or Merzouga Sahara? Compare travel time, landscape, activities, price and trip length to choose the right desert experience from Marrakech.
Dernière relecture le 2026-08-08
- Marrakech Desert Tours in Winter: Temperatures & Packing
What to expect on a Merzouga or Zagora desert tour in December, January, and February. Day vs night temperatures, heating, fleece packing, and road conditions.
Dernière relecture le 2026-08-01
- Essaouira day trip from Marrakech: is it worth it?
Essaouira is about 2h45–3 hours by road from Marrakech — blue-and-white medina, Atlantic beaches, argan cooperatives and fresh seafood. Here's how to do it in a day.
Dernière relecture le 2026-07-18
- Moroccan food in Marrakech: what to eat and where
Tagine, couscous, pastilla, harira and street food — what to eat in Marrakech, what dishes cost, and how a hands-on cooking class works. Local food guide.
Dernière relecture le 2026-07-12
- Marrakech to Merzouga: distance, drive time & the route explained
Marrakech to Merzouga is about 560 km and 8–9 hours of driving. Here's the full route, why it's split over 2 days, and every major stop along the way.
Dernière relecture le 2026-07-10
- The best time to visit Marrakech, month by month
Weather, crowds, prices and festivals for every month in Marrakech — written by local guides who run tours year-round.
Dernière relecture le 2026-07-01
- What to pack for a Sahara desert tour from Marrakech
The exact packing list for a Merzouga or Chegaga desert tour — what to wear for freezing nights and 40°C days, plus what the camp already provides.
Dernière relecture le 2026-06-28
- The best things to do in Marrakech in 3 days
A local's 3-day Marrakech itinerary — medina and souks, a day in the Atlas or Agafay, and the Jardin Majorelle, with timings and honest tips.
Dernière relecture le 2026-06-15
- Marrakech to Aït Ben Haddou — the driving guide
Route, stops, driving times and photo spots from Marrakech to the UNESCO ksar of Aït Ben Haddou over the Tizi n'Tichka pass.
Dernière relecture le 2026-05-15